Governor Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order across state

On Monday, June 1, Governor Whitmer lifted the coronavirus stay at home order statewide. The entire state moves into Phase 4 (Improving) of the governor’s MI Safe Start Plan. Details of the eased restrictions include:

Groups of up to 100 people can gather outside effective immediately as long as social distancing guidelines are followed

In-home services such as house cleaning can resume immediatelyRetailers can reopen to customers without an appointment on Thursday, June 4

Restaurants can resume dine-in service June 8 with a six-foot distance between tables and limited seating. Servers must wear masks

Office work that can’t be done remotely is now allowed across the state

Continued safety measures are still in effect to mitigate exposure including wearing face masks and keeping a 6-foot distance in public spaces.

Governor Whitmer said her goal is to shift the state to Phase 5 (Containing) before July 4.

Michigan Cares Program for students in grades K-12

During times of crisis, students need extra support to process their emotions. The Michigan Cares Portal offers Michigan families and educators FREE digital lessons designed to help students in grades K-12 develop the skills required for social, emotional, and mental well-being. This portal will be freely available until the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Essential Worker Child Care Intake

If you work in any essential industry (E.g., police, firefighting, healthcare – including food service, custodial staff, etc) and are in need of care for a child between the ages of 0-12, please fill out an online intake form and your information will be routed to someone in our community who will help you find childcare.

Continuity of Learning Plans and COVID-19 Response Plans

As a result of COVID-19 and the closing of school buildings for the 2019-2020 school year,
all Michigan school districts must submit a Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan (“Plan”) in order to continue to receive state aid for operations. Although schools are closed and not providing in-person instruction, teaching and learning must continue.

K-12 educational resources and enrichment activities for keeping students engaged at home

Each Monday while schools are closed, St. Clair County RESA will share a collection of high- quality, engaging educational resources organized by content area and grade level and, with clear guidance for parents supporting their children's learning.